An Invitation
All of these efforts are intimately connected to
technology, for what it makes possible in the
present and also for what might be just around
the corner. The Scene Design Commission of
USITT has committed to partnering with 5D...
There is a lot more to be said about the possibilities of immersive design and the philosophy
that guides the work of 5D. This article is primarily intended as an invitation to participate
in the discussion. The prospect of a modified
or even totally new approach to make better
use of the skill sets and interests of young designers is the focus of much of 5D's activities.
Happily, this an effort to which USITT can contribute. Programming, projects, seminars, and
databases are being planned and executed all around the world to explore the possibilities of the
immersive process. All of these efforts are intimately connected to technology, for what it makes
possible in the present and also for what might be just around the corner. The Scene Design Commission of USITT has committed to partnering with 5D in presenting conference and preconference programming for the next several years. Given the cross-discipline nature of the 5D mission
it is hoped that these events are not viewed as scene design centered but rather as an attempt to
engage everyone in discovering what the 5D website, www.5dconference.com, boldly describes as
"the worlds that are at the core of new cross-media and transmedia entertainment." We invite the
participation of all interested parties. v
Frank P. Ludwig is an Associate Professor and Head of Design and Production for Viterbo
University in La Crosse Wisconsin. Mr. Ludwig is also a USA 829 Scenic Designer and is
currently serving as USITT Co-Commissioner of Scenic Design and Technology.
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theatre design
& technology
w i n t e r 2011

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